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  • How Many Straps Does Car Tie-Down Kit Come With?
  • The Erickson Car Tie-Down Kit - Twisted Flat Hooks and Axle Strap w/ Ratchet # 08504-05 comes with one tie-down strap and one axle strap.
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  • Can BoatBuckle Pro Series Tie-Down Straps # IMF17631 Be Adjusted For Less Than 24 Inches
  • The BoatBuckle Pro Series Tie-Down Straps, part # IMF17631, have a maximum tie-down length of 24 inches. The straps can be tightened down to a length less than 24 inches. You should have no problem using them if you have a tie-down length of 22 inches. It will not leave much excess strap. I would also look at the BoatBuckle Pro Series Tie-Down Straps, part # IMF17632. These straps have a maximum tie-down length of 48 inches and can be tightened down to 22 inches, but will leave you with...
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  • Availability of 8 Foot Long Tie-Down Strap to Use on a Tarp
  • To use a rubber strap you would need to attach 2 or 3 straps, like the Erickson Rubber Tarp Strap, part # EM06741, together to be able to reach that length. I do not have a single rubber tarp strap that will stretch to 8 feet. I do offer tie-down straps and ratchet straps that would be able to give you the 8 foot distance you need. A few examples would be the Erickson Retractable, Ratcheting Tie-Down Straps, part # EM34417, that is 9 foot long. Also, have three choices in the 10 foot length...
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  • Are Demco Replacement Tow Dolly Wheel Tie-Down Straps Made of Polyester Webbing OK to Use
  • Yes, it is okay to use the polyester replacement Demco tie-down straps. It is a polyester webbing, which is a very common material for straps because unlike nylon webbing, for example, it does not stretch or absorb water, making it really good for outdoor use, like on a dolly. There are three options for replacement Demco tow dolly tie-down straps, based on the length of the strap, measured from the end of the J-hook to the closest edge of the first cross-strap - 14-1/4" J-Hook to Edge...
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  • Tie-Down Straps for 900 lb Boat Trailer
  • In order to choose tie-down straps, you are going to need tie-downs with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object, so you will want to use straps with a break strength that exceed the weight of your trailer. So I recommend the following straps: - BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap # IMF14220 This strap has a 2,500 lb break strength, and you'll use it in combination with gunwale and transom straps. - BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down...
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  • Boat Trailer Retractable Bow Tie-Down Straps
  • The two ratcheting bow tie-down straps we offer, parts # IMF14220 and # IMF14393, are 43-inches long. These and all other bow tie-downs are shown on the linked page. On the other linked page appear the other retractable ratcheting straps we offer, including the CargoBuckle G3 Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps # IMF18800 which are 6-feet long. You can certainly use these higher-capacity tie downs instead.
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  • Recommendations of Ratchet Tie-Downs with Coated Handle for Use on a Kayak
  • I recommend a tie-down strap that has a nice handle to tighten the kayak down. Also, a nice feature to have is the retractable, ratcheting tie-downs with the push button release. You just want to make sure you don't overtighten the kayak using the ratchet straps. The Erickson Retractable Ratchet Strap with Push Button Release, part # EM34416 is a nice tie-down strap that has all of the features above. It is 2 inches wide x 10 feet long. It has a push button release that allows you to push...
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  • Recommended Tie-Down Straps for 2 Yamaha Watercraft
  • Thanks for the picture. It looks like you have loops connected to the rear of your Yamaha watercraft. These loops would make great tie-down points to connect a strap to secure these watercraft to your trailer. The BoatBuckle Pro Series Transom Tie-Down Straps, # IMF17631, will work well on the rear of your watercraft. This heavy-duty strap will be able to secure the rear of your Yamahas to the trailer. A ratcheting strap should be used on the bow of the your watercraft as the main securing...
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  • Is There a Longer Strap for the CargoBuckle G3 Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps
  • The CargoBuckle G3 Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps like part # IMF18800 come with a 6' long strap. This is the longest strap available for these tie-downs as if you are using them for what they are designed for, which is to mount on the frame and attach to the tie-down point on the boat, the distance should never exceed 6'. That said, we do have a very similar option available in a longer length, the Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps part # EM34417 which come in 9' and are more designed...
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  • Replacement Wheel Straps That Will Work With Pack'em Wheel Tie-Down Kit # PK-WTD
  • The Snap-Loc E-Track Tie-Down Strap # SLLS28CER will be the closest replacement strap we have to the ones that come with the Pack'em Wheel Tie-Down Kit # PK-WTD. This is also a 2" wide strap that connects to the e-track style slots in the chocks. This strap will be 8' long as opposed to the 7' strap with the Pack'em kit. It uses a cam lock style strap to prevent the strap from loosening. For more tension on the tire the Snap-Loc E-Track Tie-Down Strap # SLLS28RER uses a ratchet handle...
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  • Recommended Retractable Tie Down Straps For Chapparal 223 VR Vortex Boat
  • For your Chapparal 223 VR Vortex, I recommend the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 1, # IMF14220. This is also available in a set, the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Downs - 2" x 43" - 833 lbs - Qty 2, # IMF08893. These straps will keep your boat secure to your trailer and offer you the automatically retractable strap with a permanent mount. These tie downs have a the SUR-Grip rubber-coated handle that make...
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  • How Long Are the Straps in the Yakima Bow and Stern Tie-Down Ropes
  • The tie down straps in the Yakima Bow/Stern Tie-Down Ropes w/ Ratchets and Strap Loops - 1/4" x 12' - 150 lbs - Qty 2 # Y04031 are 12 feet long.
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  • How Many Additional Straps Are Required to Carry 3 Kayaks With Yakima BigStack
  • You will want a bow/stern tie-down for each kayak so the Yakima Bow/Stern Tie-Down Ropes w/ Ratchets and Strap Loops # Y04031 will cover the other two kayaks. You may also want the # Y07416 to go with them. I reached out to Yakima about the additional cinch straps and they said it all depends on the size of the kayaks. They said if they're too wide additional straps # Y05006 are necessary and said it would be best to get the straps just in case since you will regularly carry three. They...
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  • Best Ratcheting Tie-Down Straps for a Boat Trailer
  • In order to secure your 16' fishing boat to the trailer, I recommend using the BoatBuckle G2 Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF14221. These straps have a vinyl-coated hook that is designed to attach atop the gunwale of your boat. They have a ratcheting mechanism which will cut down time and slack. They are 38" long and have a 833 lb safe load limit. If you already have anchor points on the boat then you can use the BoatBuckle G2 Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF08893...
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  • Are the 30' Responsive Ratchet Self-Tensioning Tie-Down Straps Available in a Shorter Length
  • If you are looking at this particular brand, then the 30' length of the Responsive Ratchet Self-Tensioning Tie-Down Straps # ST-2-2 is the only length that we have available. If you are willing to look at a different manufacturer, we have the Titan Chain Ratchet Tie-Down Strap # TCLR21521-2. This strap has the same 3,333 lb. limit and 2" width, but this strap is 15' instead of 30'.
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  • What Weight Capacity Tie-Downs For Trailer With 5,000 lb Boat
  • Hello Dennis, To get the right tie-downs for your 5,000 lb boat, you'll need tie-downs that have a combined working load limit (WLL) of more than 5,000 lbs. So for example, you could use the 833 lb BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap # IMF14220, the 833 lb BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF14207, and two of the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Gunwale Tie-Down Straps # IMF14221. This'll give you seven total straps with a WLL total of...
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  • Straps Needed To Tie Down 2000 Lb Sea Ray Seville Boat on Trailer
  • The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap part # IMF14220 is what I recommend for a bow-tie down strap on the 2,000 lb trailer. The strap 2" wide x 43" long and has a safe working load limit of 833 lbs which will be fine as long as you use set of transom and gunwale tie-downs as well. You can use BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF08893 for the Transom and the BoatBuckle Pro Series Kwik-Lok Gunwale Tie-Down Strap part # IMF17636 for...
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  • Recommended Vehicle Tie-Down Straps to Secure 2020 Ford Explorer to Trailer
  • For tie-down straps to safely secure your 2020 Ford Explorer to your trailer, I recommend the Bulldog Winch 13-Piece Ratcheting Vehicle Tie-Down Strap Set # BDW20350. I really like this set because it has everything you need in order to secure your Explorer - the tie-down straps, axle straps, as well as cinch straps - and they have the capacity you need as well, with a 10,000 lb maximum load which will work for your 2020 Explorer. This strap set even comes with a storage bag to make...
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  • Recommended Boat Tie-Down Straps for 2,200 Pound Boat on 600 Pound Trailer
  • Going with tie-downs that have around a 1,000 pound break strength like the BoatBuckle Pro Series Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF18740 will work great with your boat and trailer. Typically when choosing boat tie-down straps, you will want a strap with a break strength capacity that exceeds the weight of your trailer (or the lightest object). Since your trailer is between 400-600 pounds, these straps will be perfect. The strap dimensions are 1 inch wide and 3 inches long. The...
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  • Longer Straps Availability for ShockStrap Ratchet Tie-Downs With Shock Absorbers
  • Currently we only carry the entire strap assemblies like your 1-1/2" x 7' ShockStrap Ratchet UTV Tie-Downs # 297-7RSBB-M or the 1-1/2" x 15' ShockStrap Ratchet Tie-Down Straps # 297-15RSDB with the length that you are looking for.
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